February 2015
Volume 1, Issue 3
UK RS Tera Class
Association Newsletter
DIARY DATES:
RS Tera Championships
& events 2015
25th/26th April
Opening Season Championships,
Northampton S.C.
Return to Olympic Waters
2nd/3rd May
Northern Area Championships
Bassenthwaite S.C.
6th/7th June
Eastern Area Championships,
Alton Water Sports Centre
13th/14th June
Southern Area Championships,
Lymington Town S.C.
20th/22nd June
Crown Cup and Grand Prix,
Czech Republic
20th/21st June
Inland National Championships,
Oxford S.C.
24th July - 31st July
World Championships,
Aquavitesse, The Netherlands
The prestigious Weymouth & Portland
National Sailing Academy will host the
2015 Magic Marine RS Tera National
Championships.
The event, which runs from 28th to 31st
August, will enable young sailors to
experience the venue used by the 2012
Olympians. Once again there will be Pro,
Sport and Regatta fleets.
New Regional Championships
Popularity in the RS Tera is going from
strength to strength with burgeoning fleets all
over the UK. For the first time there will be an
Area Championships in the South West, as well
as events in the Midlands, East, North, South
and Scotland
28th - 31st August
National Championships,
WPNSA
5th/6th September
Scottish Area Championships,
Dalgety Bay S.C.
5th/6th September
Midland Area Championships,
Olton Mere S.C.
We are delighted to announce that, for the second year running, Magic Marine is the
primary sponsor for the four major championships run by the RS Tera Association. This
innovative company has created a complete range
. of top level products for every type of
sailing, in all conditions. New materials, comfort, and endurance are key concepts in the
development of the range.
Nationals tops 100 entries
24th/25th October
South West Area Championships,
Royal Torbay Y.C.
The 2014 Magic Marine RS Tera
Nationals attracted a record 103
entries. The event, held at
Derwent Reservoir in August, also
included its first Regatta fleet.
31st Oct/1st Nov
End of Season Championships,
Draycote Water S.C.
Entry is open for the 2015
World Championships in
Bruinisse, Holland in July.
This popular venue hosted the
2014 RS Tera European
Championships and promises to
be an equally memorable
event with top class racing
and fantastic socials. Further
details: 2015 World Champs
According to the Yachts &
Yachting National class
attendance list, this places the RS
Tera in an impressive 5th
position; ranked just above the
RS Feva.
****Important****
Change to Class Rules
At this year's UK Class
Association AGM, members
unanimously voted for a change
to the rules regarding the
attachment of the block on the
mainsheet bridle. This proposal
was presented to the
International Class Association
committee. This rule change
has now been approved by ISAF
and became part of the Class
Rules from 1st October 2014, a
copy of the rules is posted on
the ISAF and RS Tera websites.
Message from the Chairman
Search for Young
Coaches
Every year the UK Association
selects an ex-Tera sailor to
receive the 'Training Legacy'; an
award enabling them to pass on
their knowledge to upcoming
sailors, while gaining an
instructor's qualification.
Applications for the 2015/16
Squad Season should be sent to
the Class Secretary.
Membership
Membership fees are now due
and remain at £15 for the
year, please renew in
advance of entry to the first
class event that you will be
taking part in.
Dear RS Tera Class
Association Members,
what a year 2014 was! The
biggest Nationals in class
history, more members than
ever before and entries
rising across the board.
fleets, and I was proud to
see two GBR sailors bringing
home the spoils.
Congratulations to European
Champions Roscoe Martin
(SPORT) and Henry Jameson
(PRO).
I am really looking forward
to a great season in 2015,
particularly as I know a lot of
you have been putting in
plenty of time on the water.
At the last count we were
aware of nearly 150 sailors
participating in winter
training groups across the
country including: the
Northern region, Alton
Water, Hayling Island, Bewl
Valley and Torbay.
A new event in the calendar
was the End of Seasons at
Datchet Water in November.
Following a good turnout,
this will now form part of
the annual events
programme.
National Squad training has
been as popular as always,
with a new coaching team,
bringing a new approach
and focus.
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The UK RS Tera Class
Association
We are an active, non-profit,
association comprising a
growing band of sailors and
parents who use the RS Tera
in the UK.
We organise races, 'gettogethers' and training for
the sailors to enable them to
get the most out of the boat
and out of their sailing. The
primary aim is that the
sailors have fun yet remain
safe. Join us for news,
training and racing.
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The 7 RS Tera Class
Association National
Championships saw the fleet
turn out in force at Derwent
Reservoir with a magnificent
entry of 103, placing the
th
class 5 in the Yachts and
Yachting league table. The
class has come a long way
since the 28 entries and
equal 61st position of 2008.
The introduction of the
Regatta Fleet was popular
and this will now form part
of the Nationals event going
forward.
Three GBR boats travelled to
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South Africa for the 6
World Championships. They
represented the UK fleet
very well in an event
dominated by the South
African team.
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The 2 RS Tera European
Championships saw the GBR
fleet out in force; at the
2015 Worlds venue in
Bruinisse Holland. 74 boats
took part, across the two
The 2015 calendar is
bursting full: Nationals, Start
of Seasons, Inlands, End of
Seasons, Area
championships, open
meetings and 'train and
race'. Something for
everyone.
At the time of writing there
are already 25 GBR boats
entered into the World
Championships in Bruinisse
Holland. This is a fabulous
venue and we look forward
to a very strong GBR
presence.
Congratulations to ex RS
Tera sailors, Elliott Wells,
Jake Todd, Crispin Beaumont
and Tom Darling who have
all managed to secure a
place in the RYA 29er Youth
Squad. Well done to RS Tera
sailors (current and past)
Jack Lewis, Daniel Lewis,
Tristan Payne, Henry
Jameson and Rupert
Jameson who have managed
to secure a place in the RYA
RS Feva UK junior squad.
"YOUR CLASS"
The UK RS Tera Class
Association cannot run
without the help and
commitment of volunteers
and any form of assistance is
hugely appreciated. I'd like
to thank everyone who has
helped in one way or
another: event registration;
driving a safety boat;
manning the tally board;
setting up/packing away at
events; and of course our
committee.
The committee is a vital
component to the success of
this dinghy class and there
are opportunities to join the
team. Currently there is a
vacancy for a Vice-chairman,
since Mark stepped down,
and there will be more
openings as we approach
the AGM at the Nationals in
Weymouth as existing
members come to the end
of their term, or their
children move onto other
classes.
As your current Chairman, I
will complete my fourth year
in 2015. As such, I have
decided that it is time I step
aside when my term comes
to an end; at the AGM in
August. This does of course
mean we need to find a new
chairman...and I've no doubt
some of you are tempted.
Please keep an eye out on
the Class Association
website for news of events,
race reports and other
useful stuff. I am constantly
being asked about second
hand boats or equipment for
sale so don't forget it is free
to advertise on the website.
I wish all RS Tera Sailors fair
winds, good luck and fun
times in 2015.
Ian
Ian Jameson
Chairman – RS Tera Class
Association UK
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HELP NEEDED
ARE YOU ATTENDING
THE WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIPS
2015?
Tera fleets are
emerging
across the UK.
The 2014
Nationals
attracted
entries from 23
different clubs.
The Class Association
needs help transporting
the Class ribs to the RS
Tera Worlds in
Bruinisse, Holland as
well as the RS Feva
World Championships
in Travemünde,
Germany.
Ideally we need
volunteers who are
attending both World
Championships.
The ribs are capable of
carrying dinghies on
top frames, and all
necessary rigging, foils
and trolleys inside.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?
Volunteers will be
reimbursed at a rate of
20p per mile for
transporting the rib to
and from these backto-back events. Ferry
costs of up to £200 will
also be provided.
For further details
please contact Lucy,
Ian or Robin
News of Other Fleets
2014 saw the launch of the latest
single handed dinghy to hit the
water; the RS aero. This boat has
taken the dinghy sailing world by
storm, with its light weight,
multiple rig combinations and
striking looks.
Five ex-RS Tera PRO sailors are
already the proud owners of
these boats and, along with a
number of Tera parents and local
sailors, have participated in
winter training at the same
venues as the RS Tera National
Squads. The RS aero fleet will join
the RS Tera fleets at a number of
events in 2015. For those who
are going to be moving on from
the RS Tera PRO at the end of this
season, and for parents who
want to sail rather than run,
cycle, shop or watch……trial sails
can be arranged through the RS
aero website or by contacting the
team at RS directly.
The RS Feva has always held a strong appeal to RS Tera
sailors with an increasing number competing in the
major events. 27 past and present RS Tera sailors
participated at the 2014 RS Feva Nationals, while 37
joined the Worlds event in Carnac.
The class attracts big fleets and offers a number of UK
events along with annual European and World
Championships. If you are interested in getting on to
the RYA Pathway, the RS Feva could be the next step for
you.
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The RS Feva Class Association has a brand new boat
available to charter. If you would like to give it a go,
please get in touch with the new class secretary:- Lucy
(yes our Lucy) at [email protected]